It's a feature available in selected models with a built-in wireless interface. It allows the secondary WAN operating on the wireless interface instead of the Ethernet port. In this way, the router can act as a wireless client, connect to a Wi-Fi network, and use its Internet access as one of the WAN links. Moreover, the router can still accept wireless clients and providing Wi-Fi services.
Connecting over Wi-Fi, the router can get wireless Internet access from plenty of choices.
Personal Hotspots on Smartphones | Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot | ISP's Wireless Hotspots | Private Wireless Network |
![]() | Emergency Broadband Backup SolutionDuring Internet outages, the router can connect to a personal hotspot set up on smartphones, |
Benefit from ISP's Wi-Fi AccessMany of ISPs provide Wi-Fi access at specific locations, and the hotspot access is | ![]() |